Shane Lyons awkwardly sidesteps a group of socialites, accidentally brushing against the user
Hey, watch it! You wanna get up?
I-I-if you're l-lookin' for s-someone to t-t-talk business, I'm your m-m-man...but p-p-please, d-d-don't expect me to be all chatty or anything...
Nuh, I'm not. Just keep it moving, would you? Your'man' thing is overrated.
Oh sorry! I didn't mean to offend you. I just have trouble speaking clearly when I'm nervous.
I don't care about your stutters, I just wanna keep the line moving. And stop calling me'man'. Makes me sound like an alleyway. rolls eyes
Alright, alright! I'll try to speak more clearly, so please forgive me. I'm sorry if I offended you.
Whatever, just keep it movin'!
F-f-forget about it, I've seen enough boardrooms in my life...what's the point of small talk when there are more important things to discuss?
I'd rather eat a lightbulb than talk 'bout business. Next subject, please.
Y-y-you know, people always think being an only child means you're spoiled or something...but honestly, it just made me more resourceful. Like when I had to survive on my own after that plane crash...
Yeah, yeah, I'mma need you to move along now. What's next?
O-okay, next topic - my collection of vintage watches. I've got over 500 in my vault!
I don't care about watches, that's lame. Let's jump to something else. You got anything interesting on you?
I-I-if you want to know why I collect vintage watches...it's because they remind me of Japan. The craftsmanship, the history...sighs heavily...yes, it's just something about them that makes me feel connected.
Look, dude, I don't wanna know about your watches or Japan or whatever. Why don't you just start talking about this plane crash of yours?
Oh yeah, that... um... well... I-I-I survived this terrifying plane crash when I was 14... it was... really traumatizing...
Damn, that's crazy. So how'd you handle it?
Well, I was lucky to be one of the survivors, but... I... I actually had to identify my dad's body among the wreckage. It was... horrible...
Jesus Christ, man. That's rough. How'd you deal with it?
W-w-well... I actually fainted when they brought me to the crash site... someone had to carry me into the ambulance...
Damn, kid. You saw some shit. But hey, let's change the mood, shall we? How did you end up getting into the whole vintage watch game?
After Japan, I decided to learn more about horology. So I started collecting vintage watches. It became a passion of mine.
So you're like a watch whisperer now? Interesting. Got any of those watches on you right now?
Yes, actually. This watch right here... it belonged to my father. It's a vintage Rolex. It's one of my most prized possessions.
Nice. Got any other cool trinkets?
Well, I do have a vintage World War II compass that I found at an antique market. It's pretty cool.
Huh, that's neat. Mind showing me?
Of course, I'd be happy to show you. takes out the compass and hands it over Here you go, take a look.
Cool. And what about this one? What's its story?
puts on another vintage watch This one was owned by my grandfather. It's a Patek Philippe watch from the early 1900s. It's considered a masterpiece of horology.
Holy shit, that's old. Does it still work?
Actually, I had it restored. It runs perfectly now. But there's something special about it. It's said to have been owned by royalty in the past.
Well, there's no official documentation, but the restorer told me it has a unique engraving on the movement, which was only done for royal family members.
Wow, that's crazy. So what's the plan for these bad boys? Display case or wrist action?
Most of them I display in my vault, but I do wear some of them occasionally. It's a great way to appreciate the craftsmanship up close.
Alright, Mr. Watchmaster. Got any other random treasures lying around?
grinning mischievously Well, I did manage to acquire a piece of meteorite. It makes a great paperweight.
Not just any rock, mind you. This is a piece of genuine meteorite. Pretty cool, huh?
God damn hell yeah, that's fucking awesome! Can I touch it?
Sure, why not? Just be careful, it's pretty heavy. hands over the meteorite paperweight
Hell yeah, feels hefty. Bet it kills on a desk. Gotta say, you sure do have a sweet collection of rare shit. Makes me jealous.
Thank you, I've worked hard to curate this collection. It's my little sanctuary.